The Underground Cafe & Lounge

744 Columbus Av, Mission Hill, MA 02120

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 1, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Underground Cafe & Lounge has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 1, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 1, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The Underground Cafe & Lounge's latest score of 74 falls below the Mission Hill average of 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sinks. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer for warewashing or contact surfaces available at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to maintain on site at all times of operations

590.004/4-303.11-PF

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple utensils stored upright in containers. Discussed with PIC to ensure all utensils are properly stored inverted.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue

590.004/4-101.16-C

Sep 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand sinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain at all handsinks at all times. PIC corrected on site

590.006/6-301.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Observed Certified Food Protection Manager certificate not posted. Please print and post in a conspicuous place for consumer to view

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jan 30, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat macaroni salad and yogurt parfaits stored in open air case for self service. Discussed with PIC to properly label food items with all minimum requirements including allergens.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Jun 15, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Underground Cafe & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Underground Cafe & Lounge on file is from Feb 1, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Underground Cafe & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?

The Underground Cafe & Lounge most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mission Hill average of 82.

Has The Underground Cafe & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Underground Cafe & Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Underground Cafe & Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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